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FEARRINGTON HOMEOWNERS
NEWSLETTER
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COMMUNITY NEWS
TIME TO
PREPARE FOR SUMMER EMERGENCIES
The hurricane season is upon us and the predictions are for more than
average activity. Of course they said that last year. But it is still worth
looking at your emergency preparations as we head into summer. A good,
detailed guide is available in the The Village of Fearrington 2010 Handbook
and Directory (page 16) or on the FHA web site:
http://www.fhafearrington.org/fhapp/SafetyGroups/EmergencyPrepGuide.htm
Here's a simple summary with highlights of some of the more important
items:
1.
Create an emergency plan
a.
Especially if you have special needs
b. Know where the shelter is (Norwood High
School)
c. Be sure your phone number is
registered with Chatham's Code Red notification system
d. Make sure your house number is clearly
visible, consider installing a flashing porch light switch
2.
Keep emergency supplies on hand (create a "Go Kit")
a.
Three days food, water and ample prescription medicine
b. A first aid kit (see the Handbook and
Directory for detail contents)
c. Battery-powered or hand
crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio and extra batteries
d. Extra clothes and blankets
3.
Keep informed
a.
Pick up a FHA Emergency Preparedness Plan at the FHA Hospitality and Service
Center in the rear of the Gathering Place
b. Check local and federal web
sources:
http://www.fema.gov/areyouready/index.shtm
There is much more
that you can do to be prepared but you get the idea. A little time spent now
will help you and your family survive a disaster this summer. You will be
ready for a winter ice storm, too. -This reminder is from your neighbors in
the Emergency Preparedness Committee
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GENEROUS GRANT FROM WOMEN OF FEARRINGTON HELPS
SUPPORT FIGHT AGAINST CHILD HUNGER IN CHATHAM
Many thanks go to Women of Fearrington for their $2,500 grant to support
CORA Food Pantry's Summer Nutrition Assistance for Chatham Kids (S.N.A.C.K!)
Program.
Child hunger is a serious problem in Chatham County where 40% of children
depend on free or reduced-cost school meals. During the 10-week summer
break, these families often struggle to provide enough nutrition for their
kids.
The CORA SNACK! Program provides meals for nearly 800 of the county's
neediest children during this school vacation. Each participating child
receives two healthful, ready-to-eat meals a day, including fresh fruit,
five days a week all summer. The meals are delivered weekly, backpack style,
at six locations.
As of June, CORA had secured about 65% of support needed to fully fund the
project. Two other food pantries and five other organizations are working
with CORA in the endeavor.
Food costs per child come to $l2.50 for one week or $125 for 100 meals over
10 weeks.
Won't you consider helping? Details at
www.corafoodpantry.org.
Many thanks.- Marci Whittaker, CORA Food Pantry, PO Box 2613, Pittsboro, NC
27312
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NEWS FROM THE FENCE LINE
Fearrington Belties go through about 50 round bales of hay a year.
Each bale weighs 950-1200 pounds and may be stored for 2-3 years inside.
Hay balers were invented in 1850. Sometimes a field is left uncut or
cut and left to allow for reseeding.
For baling the grass needs to be cut before the seed-heads fully form.
Then it is raked into nice rows that are fed into the Round Baler. The
hay is wrapped onto itself by long rubber belts about 7 inches wide. When
the bale becomes round and fills the bale chamber it exerts force upon the
belts, which is in turn sends a signal to the tractor operator and he stops
moving forward. The bale is then automatically wrapped with twine, which
holds it together, and it simply rolls out.
The round bales can be left outside, as rain will run off the sides,
preventing rotting the hay. Next each bale needs to be lifted onto a
flat bed which usually only holds three at a time and taken to our storage
areas for a later use. Square bales are great for feeding by hand but
cannot be left in the rain.
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WHAT'S GOING ON IN FEARRINGTON
MEN'S
BIBLE STUDY AT FEARRINGTON VILLAGE & GALLOWAY RIDGE
Over sixteen years ago a group of men in Fearrington Village started a
weekly Tuesday morning group to gather together for a continental breakfast,
share prayer concerns, encourage one another in their Christian walk and
study the Bible. They rotated leadership with each man taking a turn hosting
the group in his home. Today this group continues to meet even though time
has taken its toll, with only one of the original group remaining as a
member. Five of the original members have died, a few dropped out, and
others moved out of the area. The weekly leadership is still shared among
the members.
Today there are eight members, as there were originally. Five live in
Fearrington Village and three live at Galloway Ridge. Instead of meeting in
member's homes, the group meets every Tuesday at 8:00 a.m. in the
Private Dinning Room at Galloway Ridge. This group is open to all male
Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge residents. We offer an open
invitation for any interested men to come on a Tuesday morning and give it a
try. For further information, contact either Laurie Gosnell at 542-3065 or
John Combest at 542-7328.
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WOMEN OF
FEARRINGTON
Fall will be here sooner than you think. We are prepared to receive dues for
the 2010-11 year beginning July 1. If you pay your dues ahead of time, you
will avoid a long line at the September meeting. Annual dues are $15.00.
Place a check with your name, address, phone #, and email address in the
Women of Fearrington Box at the Swim & Croquet mail kiosk or mail to Barbara
Hummel-Rossi, 836 Fearrington Post. Make checks payable to: Women of
Fearrington.
Book, Bake and Boutique Sale: Sally Muncy 542-5846 is accepting items during
July and Mary Sullivan 533-6298 is collecting items in August. Books and
books on tape, boutique items such as mirrors, lamps, paintings and prints,
glassware, dishes, serving pieces and jewelry in good condition are
welcomed. Call ahead to arrange a drop off time.
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DUPLICATE BRIDGE
Duplicate Bridge will be playing every Wednesday in July. On July 7 we
will start at 12:30 with a lesson on the "Bergen Raises" convention.
On July 14 and 28 extra points will be awarded. Come and join the fun. For
more information call Lilyan Levine 545-0303.
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AM BOOK CLUB FOR JULY AND AUGUST
Join the AM Book Club to discuss The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark
Twain on Wednesday, July 21; and, Portrait in Sepia by Isabel Allende
on Wednesday, August 18. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in McIntyre's Book
Store. All residents of Fearrington Village and Galloway Ridge are welcome
to participate. Please contact Jane Ross at 542-3210 with questions.
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FEARRINGTON TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Saturday morning mixed doubles games will continue through the summer.
All levels are welcome to join us at 9 a.m. If interested in joining
the FTA, please call Stan Duberman (542-0713).
Coming up on Saturday, July 24 (4 p.m.) is a demonstration of PICKLEBALL at
the home of Ken Samuelson (19 Macon). Come out to see what it is all
about. If there is enough interest, we will look into establishing a
court in Fearrington.
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CONCERT
SERIES SUBSCRIPTIONS DUE FOR 2010-2011 SEASON
A reminder to current subscribers: The renewal forms that were mailed to you
in June are due August 1. Beginning that date, we welcome new subscribers
and will continue to accept new subscriptions so long as there is space.
New subscribers should send a check by mail to Ruth Bierhoff (198
Fearrington Post) or deposit it in the Concert Series box in the Gathering
Place kiosk. The subscription price is $65 per person. For more information
contact George Hunt at 542-1750 or
huntkg AT earthlink.net.
The 2010-2011 season is as follows:
October 3. The
Degas Quartet (strings).
October 31. A duo: Nancy Green (cello) and Frederick Moyer (piano).
January 9. The Kitchen Piano Trio.
February 20. The Carolina Piano Trio.
May 15. Advanced students from the UNC School of the Arts.
All concerts are at
3 p.m. at the Gathering Place.
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FEARRINGTON REPUBLICANS
Summer to fall plans were laid out recently by the Board:
What do we need to
do for our success in growing our club
Prepare for the August meeting to include Galloway Ridge residents
Prepare for the September event at the Barn
Prepare for a victorious November Election
No Meeting in July
Special Meeting Gathering Place August 13 at 2 p.m. -- Invitations
will be mailed to Galloway Ridge residents. It will be a great meet &
greet for us -- also a little review for getting ready for our big September
meeting at the Barn.
September 29 -- back to our regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the
fourth Wednesday -- however, this one will be held at the Barn with Keynote
Speaker; Tom Fetzer, NCGOP Chair and many others.
Preparation for the November Election from now until November -- Please,
call and let me know how you would like to work for our victory or if you
have any questions or need a ride.
If you did not receive an email recently that laid out our plans for the
next few months, please, call Sue Clark, 545-0864 or email her
susunc AT nc.rr.com. Thank you
- Saliann Mao 545-0011,
amao4christ AT sbcglobal.net.
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HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
There is a new club in the land called Fearrington. Fearrington
Friends of the Arts, formerly Arts & Crafts, Etc., has been formed with a
focus completely on the arts. Fearrington Friends of the Arts is open for
membership to all Fearrington and Galloway Ridge residents - both male and
female.
Monday, September 13 will be the first social gathering to meet and
greet one another at 1:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place. Programs are
currently being lined up for the months of October, December, February and
April. The focus will be on all types of art - visual, performance,
architecture and design, to name a few. There also will be at least
one excursion trip planned for all members to participate in during the
year.
Dues are $15 per person, payable to Fearrington Friends of the Arts.
Come one, come all by dropping off your dues in the mail kiosk next to The
Gathering Place in the Fearrington Friends of the Arts mailbox. (Dues
will also be collected during the year.)
See you in September! Ed Harlow, Communication
Chair, Fearrington Friends of the Arts
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MCINTYRE'S AUTHOR EVENTS
Thursday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Sharyn McCrumb visits to read from The
Devil Amongst The Lawyers: A Ballad Novel. A stunning return to the lands,
ballads and characters upon which she made her name, Devil Amongst the
Lawyers is a testament to Sharyn McCrumb's lyrical and poetic writing.
McCrumb is the author of The Rosewood Casket, She Walks These Hills and many
other acclaimed novels. Her books have been named Notable Books of the
Year by the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times.
Saturday, July 10 at 11a.m. Nic Brown comes to read from Doubles.
Melancholy and redemption. Hilarity and heartbreak. And tennis. It's Nic
Brown's brilliant first novel, Doubles, following the critical success of
Floodmarkers..
Sunday, July 11 at 2p.m. McIntyre's welcomes Thorpe Moeckel to read
from his most recent book, a long poem entitled Venison. His first
collection of poems, Odd Botany, received the 2000 Gerald Cable Book Award
and the New Writing Award from The Fellowship of Southern Writers.
Sunday, July 25 at 2p.m. Poetry Event: NC Poetry Society Poetry
Series
The fourth Sunday afternoon of each month McIntyre's features a published
member of the NC Poetry Society reading and discussing their work.
This month's event will feature poets Joan McLean, Richard Krawiec and
Malaika King Albrecht.
Sunday, August 1 at 2 p.m. Brett Webb-Mitchell visits to read from
Beyond Accessibility: Toward Full Inclusion of People With Disabilities in
Faith Communities.
Saturday, August 14 at 11 a.m. Rosecrans Baldwin's first novel, You
Lost Me There, introduces an original and smart, yet accessible and highly
enjoyable new literary voice.
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WHAT'S GOING ON OUTSIDE
FEARRINGTON
CHATHAM COUNTY SENIOR GAMES
CONGRATULATIONS to all of the participants who qualified for STATE FINALS
from our Local Senior Games in Fearrington/Galloway: Stephen
Barrett-Swimming, Georganna Bond- Tennis, Nancy Cherniak-Heritage
Arts-Quilting, Joan Deschere-Croquet, Don DeVore-Track, Stan Duberman-tennis,
Ian Dunn-tennis, Sally Earnest-Fun Walk, Ben Feole-Bocce, Sue
Ferguson-Visual Arts-Watercolor, Mickey Gerringer-Croquet, Anne Granath-Swimming,
Mary Heisserman-Visual Arts-Watercolor, Janice Hunt-tennis, Rossie
Lindsay-Heritage Arts-Needlework, Diane Lyons-Fun Walk, Dick Marr-tennis,
Robert McMahon-Bocce, Calista Moon-Swimming, Margaret Reeves-Woolsey
--Visual Arts-Acrylics, Lila and Jack Ryder-Tennis, Martha "Ann" Smirl-Swimming,
Gene Stuneck-Tennis, Elbert Tremblay-Visual Arts-Acrylics, Marci
Whittaker-Track, Harry Wurster-Visual Arts-Mixed Media.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Raleigh in September so you can
qualify for the National Senior Games in 2011 in Houston, Texas. Thank you.-
Janice Hunt
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THE PITTSBORO MEMORIAL
LIBRARY BOOK CLUB
The Pittsboro Memorial Library Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each
month at 6:45 p.m. in the Reeves Room in the library. The book for July 6
is The Judgment of Paris by Ross King. On August 3 we will discuss
The People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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THE DOG
DAYS OF SUMMER - YAPPY HOUR AT CAROLINA BREWERY!
The Party that's Gone to the Dogs!
Yappy Hour is a time for owners, their children and their canine kids to mix
and mingle (and sniff) new people and their dogs. Enjoy a fun raising
evening on the third Mondays of the summer (July 19 and August 16) from
5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Carolina Brewery & Grill in Pittsboro and help
support Chatham Animal Rescue and Education's mission to promote the health
and safety of all dogs and cats in Chatham County. Enjoy
Cosmo"paw"litan drinks, mouth-watering food, and an overall dog-gone good
time. This is an event not to be missed by any pup! This "Paw'ty" is a
fundraising event hosted by the generous Carolina Brewery.
For a $10.00 donation you will receive a CARE Yappy Hour t-shirt and one
beverage ticket, which can be redeemed, for your choice of beer, wine, soft
drink, or bottled water provided by Carolina Brewery. Pooches are free! Two
legged kids eat free too (with a paying adult). Tickets may be purchased at
the door.
Visit CARE's website for Yappy Hour etiquette.
www.chathamanimalrescue.org
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PJ BREAKFAST PARTY FOR LOCAL
CHARITY
On Wednesday, July 21 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Galloway Ridge will be
hosting a PJ Breakfast Party in the Galloway Ridge Auditorium to help
collect PJ's for the Durham Rescue Mission which helps out many women and
children in need. Instead of wearing PJ's to this event we are asking
participates to bring a new pair of Pajamas to donate to a women or a child
or just make a donation to the cause. There will be a breakfast buffet for
everyone who participates in this event. If you are interested in
participating in this event or have any questions please call 919-545-2679.
Brandi King
Communications Coordinator. Galloway Ridge.
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CHATHAM ARTS FILM AT THE
FEARRINGTON BARN
Attend ChathamArts Sustainable Cinema at the Fearrington Barn on July 27,
7:30 p.m.
In A Puppet Intervention, Chatham County filmmaker Mark Barroso presents
his documentary that takes you behind the curtain of one of the most
innovative and original theatrical events in North Carolina. Based in
Saxapahaw, Paperhand Puppet Intervention blows away what it means to put on
a puppet show. Admission is $5. More info at
www.chathamarts.org/sustainablecinema/.
Since 1998, Paperhand founders Donovan Zimmerman and Jan Burger have been
recycling discarded cloth, donated paint and cardboard found in dumpsters to
create spectacular summer shows and festival pageants. Theater doesn't get
any more grassroots than this.
Bursting forth with dance, shadow puppets, stilt walking, masks, music and
even a little vaudeville, this film follows the tumultuous creation of one
show, the 2007 production of "A Shoe for Your Foot." Radical puppetry as
alternative community theater - all to a killer soundtrack.
The Sustainable Cinema Series will be vacationing in August but back in
September with another NC Cinematic Gem.
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FEARRINGTON CARES
VILLAGE VIEW: FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Do you collect quotes? I do. Here is one I've been pondering: "One thing I
know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have
sought and found how to serve." Albert Schweitzer, whose life was devoted to
humanitarian service, said that. Not everyone can make that kind of
commitment, but most of us find time to be of service to others. Fearrington
Cares is rich in such folks. I have been amazed at the number of volunteers
and the range of ways they help your neighbors and the organization. We are
fortunate so many of you have chosen Fearrington Cares as part of your way
of being of service. Thank you for all you do!
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CIRCLES OF SUPPORT
-- FEARRINGTON CARES GROUPS
One usually can't get too far along in life without encountering illness,
loss or disability. People find different approaches helpful in these
situations. Some have found that being part of a support group can be a very
helpful experience in coping with a chronic illness or learning to live with
the loss of a loved one. Support groups typically provide a safe place for
participants to express their feelings and fears, their questions and needs.
Members of a group share similar experiences so they truly know something
about how it feels to lose a spouse, or what it is like to live with
Parkinson's disease. Groups are led by a facilitator who may have had
similar experiences to the members but who also has the skills and
sensitivity to guide the conversations in directions that help all to
understand and support each other. Many groups incorporate educational
information or even occasional guest speakers into their meetings as well.
Fearrington Cares offers the following opportunities for residents to meet
regularly with others and share some of the burdens of these experiences.
Brain Injury group:
for those dealing with conditions related to brain injuries and their
caregivers
Dementia Caregivers group: helps those who care for someone with Alzheimer's
or other dementia
Bereavement group: provides support for those who have lost a close loved
one
Parkinson's Disease groups: provides education and support for both patients
and caregivers
Alcoholics Anonymous: provides support and fellowship for those living with
alcoholism
If you or someone
you know in the Village would benefit from joining one of these groups,
please contact Fearrington Cares.
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ANNUAL CAMPAIGN PROGRESS
Our Annual Campaign has been underway since April. Many thanks to those of
you who have given so generously. But, we are concerned that we have
received contributions from only about 40% of Fearrington households. We
need your help. Our hope is that everyone will try to give something. No
amount is too smallÑall contributions are needed and gratefully received.
Your participation at any level tells us you appreciate the hundreds of
hours that our staff and volunteers devote to supporting the health and well
being of everyone living in Fearrington Village.
Please remember, voluntary contributions and volunteer hours are what keep
us going. We are not a membership organization -- we do not charge people
for our services. Our donors are our driving force. The only way YOU can
continue to benefit from our services is if "people" contribute. For
example, are you aware that the balance classes we have sponsored in
conjunction with Duke Center for Living cost us $100 per person? We
initiated this program with the help of an outside grant to get it started.
We will not be able to continue these worthwhile classes if the ongoing
funds from the community are not there.
Likewise, we pay our nurse, Joyce Baird, to perform many services for us,
including foot care clinics, and we pay our excellent support group leaders.
You might not need our services now, but will you someday? Can you help keep
those services in place for your neighbors who do need them?
Don't forget it's easy to give online through our web site. Go to
www.fearringtoncares.org.
Click on Donate and follow the prompts. We have a long way to go -- and
thanks again to all who have contributed already.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are as important as donors in the day-to-day running of
Fearrington Cares. If you are looking for a rewarding activity, please sign
up so that we can get your name in our data base. We need new drivers, more
computer help group members, new people willing to be active, enthusiastic
committee members, and people with special skills to help us as the need
arises. To sign up, stop by the office and pick up a sign-up form, OR go to
our web site, above. Click on Volunteer -- Job Possibilities.
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NEED A FEARRINGTON FRIEND?
Do you have a neighbor or know someone in Fearrington who hardly ever goes
out and seems eager for human contact? They may be shy about asking you or
someone else to call them just to chat or if they need something. Well,
Fearrington Cares has the solution -- the Fearrington Friends
Program. You can suggest that, besides yourself, there is someone else
living in Fearrington who would love to get to know them and check in with
them on a regular basis. How can they meet that person? All they have to
do is call Fearrington Cares and say they want information about Fearrington
Friends. The Program is there for them. All they need to do is call
542-6877.
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DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS GROUP
A new group was formed recently to offer support and education for those
providing care or who are concerned about someone who is dealing with
dementia, Alzheimer's disease or similar conditions. The group is ably
facilitated by volunteers Karen and Fred Schectman; each of whom has a
distinguished background in working with groups and individuals.
If you would like to join or want more information, please call Fearrington
Cares or plan to attend one of the next meetings. The group meets at the
Fearrington Cares office on Wednesdays at 12:30 -- 2:00; the summer schedule
is July 7th and August 4th
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DO YOU KNOW A BYTE FROM A BIT?
Then we need you! The Fearrington Cares Computer Help Group needs to add to
its team of volunteers who help neighbors with various computer challenges.
Volunteers with solid knowledge of either Mac or PC computer equipment and
operations and are able to translate that expertise into practical help will
make ideal volunteers for this special service. Interested? Call Anne at
Fearrington Cares (542-6877) for more information.
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FEARRINGTON CARES CALENDAR
(At
Fearrington Cares Office unless otherwise stated)
Blood Pressure Clinic: Every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. -- Noon
Grief Support Group: Every third Friday, July 16 and August 20, 10:00
a.m. -- 11:30 a.m.
Parkinson's Support Group (and spouses): July 14 and August 11, 10:30
a.m., Gathering Place/Fearrington Cares Office
Brain Injury Support Group: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.
Caregiver's (Brain Injury Spouse's) Support Group: Every Thursday,
10:00 a.m., Gathering Place -- Please call Joyce Baird at 542-6877 to
inquire
Dementia Caregiver Support Group: Wednesdays July 7, 12:30 p.m-2:00
p.m.; August 4, 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m. -- call to inquire
AA Meeting: Every Wednesday 7.00 p.m.
Foot Clinic: Tuesdays, July 13 and 27, August 10 and 24, 9:00
a.m-11:00 a.m., you must have an appointment -- call 542-6877 to schedule
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FHA NEWS
UPDATE FROM THE FHA BOARD
* The FHA
mourns the loss of Linda Lang a valued member of our Board.
* An automatic door has been installed at the office entrance to the
Gathering Place to comply with ADFA standards.
* Many of the potholes on the state roads in the Village have been
filled.
* The generator which will supply power to the Command Center in case
of an emergency is operational.
* Funds to provide new mailboxes and refurbishment of the Trestleleaf
kiosk was approved.
* Plans are being developed for another shredding operation sometime in
October.
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INTERNET CHAT FORUM
The FHA is planning on developing an Internet chat forum for the Fearrington
community. This forum will be an efficient and fun way for neighbors
to communicate about particular topics of interest. Specific tabs will
be created for topics of interest, such as cooking, the arts, or bike
riding. A committed group of volunteers will be needed to moderate
this chat forum on an on-going basis. Multiple moderators will make
moderating easier. If you are interested in helping to moderate this
chat forum, please contact Shani Cohen at
Lshani AT hotmail.com
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KIM ARCHER MEMORIAL BENCH
At Turtle Pond off Village Way you will see a new teak bench under the
shaded canopy provided by a copse of apple trees. Cheryl Gallan contacted
Kim Archer's friends and they all wanted a tangible way to remember Kim and
the beauty she created. Kim worked on Fearrington Village property for Ginny
Gregory and did private landscape work for many Fearrington residents.
Seated on the bench you can look out across the Pond and to the white fenced
field beyond. It is a peaceful view and a graceful way to remember Kim who
spent much of her life creating beauty for others.
ARTISTS FORREST GREENSLADE AND STAN POMERANZ CONTRIBUTE TO
PATHS AND TRAILS PROGRAM
Forrest and Stan came up with a generous way to support the paths and trails
program. Both men are artists well known in Fearrington and beyond. Forrest
contributed a print of his artwork showing a Fearrington woodland scene with
the cool running waters of a shaded stream. Stan, a noted potter,
contributed a sand-colored vase overlaid with dramatic sweeps of turquoise
and electric blue. Both items were up for bids and taken home by the lucky
winners. Thanks to Forrest and Stan for enabling us to make continued
improvements and enhancements on our Village paths and trails for everyone
to enjoy.
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FILE OF LIFE
The beginning of summer is a good time to update your "File Of Life". What
is that, you say? The File Of Life is a card that contains your vital
personal medical information. It is kept on your refrigerator in a bright
red magnetic pouch, readily accessible to an Emergency Medical Team (EMT's)
when they arrive on an emergency call. The medical card lists your name,
emergency medical contacts, insurance policy, health problems, medications,
allergies, doctor's name, recent surgeries and a health care proxy.
More than 90% of medical emergency calls are treated without knowledge of
the patients' medical history. All too often people are in a panic when they
dial 911. They can't remember what medicines they take or what allergies
they have.
The File Of Life card enables Fire/Police/EMT personnel to obtain a quick
and accurate medical history when you are unable to offer one. The card also
eliminates the risk of you forgetting to mention something important when
there's panic, confusion, fear and an overwhelming sense of urgency and
helplessness. With the FILE OF LIFE there is solid information on your
conditions and medications; it's written down and ready to be utilized
immediately by the EMT's.
If you received a welcome packet when you moved into Fearrington there was a
red FILE OF LIFE cardholder and two cards included in the packet. This is
the time to find the cards and fill them out. We have additional cards and
red magnet cardholders in the FHA Hospitality Office at the Gathering Place.
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NEWSLETTER-CALENDAR EDITORS
Mary Hammond
545-2026 Fax: same
prinnyATmindspring.com
Dinah McAllister
542-4414
dinahATnc.rr.com
Mary Hammond edited this
newsletter. Dinah McAllister will edit the September Newsletter, the
deadline for which is August 15
Directory Editor;
Print and Website Version
Michael Cotter
542-4414
joannenmikeAThotmail.com
Newsletter Printing Team
Paul Niederer, Chair
Ron Davis, Art DeLuca, Arleen DeLuca, Marybeth Hauck, Barbara Harris, Wally
Hill, Joyce Kennedy, Lowell Kennedy, Carol Kurtz, Bob and Marji
Maarshalkerweerd
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